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With a professional background in institutional banking which featured the Utilities sector, Domenic brings a wealth of financial expertise to the Trust. Returning to Marlborough in 2009, and before joining te Pa Family Vineyards, he served for 10 years as Senior Partner for BNZ Business & Agribusiness in Marlborough & Nelson, where he enjoyed a pivotal role in supporting the growth and success of businesses in the region. Domenic combines his passion for business and the community, with Trustee roles on the St Marks Charitable Foundation, the Marlborough College Charitable Foundation and as a Justice of the Peace. In other interests, Domenic, along with his wife Deborah, owns CPR Coffee Co, a boutique coffee roasting and hospitality business well established serving the needs of Marlburians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66bbd70471023245b4ab1984/1724730975685-VIXQ78LWJIG4BYSNOMTT/MEPT_Headshots-Lynette-Rayner.jpg Trustees - Lynette Rayner Deputy Chair, elected 2022 Lynette brings extensive experience in finance, business and trust management across the public and private sectors, and community. She holds, and has held, numerous Trustee and Directorship positions including Chairing various organisations. The ongoing success of Marlborough is important to Lynette and to support that her community service has included Chairing the Marlborough Boys College Board, the Business Association and Marlborough Netball. Currently, Lynette has roles on the Netball NZ Board, Marlborough PHO Trust, Blenheim Business Association and Netball Sports Centre Board in Christchurch. Lynette is a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD), and the Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of NZ. She has had a wide and varied career in governance so has a comprehensive understanding of Trustee and Director responsibilities. In a professional capacity, Lynette owns a local accountancy practice and leads a team of experienced business advisors and accountants who support local, national and international clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66bbd70471023245b4ab1984/1724731000906-OUH024CHH3G9G792P35M/MEPT_Headshots-Ian-Martella.jpg Trustees - Ian Martella Trustee, elected 2014 Born and bred in Marlborough, Ian is a sixth generation Marlburian who is passionate about his province and its people. Married to Nikki with their son Luke, Ian & Nikki devote a lot of their time to community initiatives and groups. Ian is the owner/managing director of Callahan & Martella Electrical Ltd, a well-established Marlborough firm that employs around 30 staff. Ian’s passions are outdoors - hunting, fishing and diving in the Marlborough Sounds, rock climbing, kayaking, trail running, mountain climbing, skiing and tinkering at the Rainbow Sports Club field. He is also well known for competing in the coveted Coast to Coast multi-sport race, having recently signed up again for the iconic ‘Longest Day” to make this his 12th attempt. When time permits Ian is also a pilot and enjoys taking people on scenic journeys throughout Marlborough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66bbd70471023245b4ab1984/1724731129449-FERCZ0AC725BTN38X7SD/MEPT_Headshots-Simon-Bishell.jpg Trustees - Simon Bishell Trustee, elected 2024 Born and raised locally, Simon is passionate about everything Marlborough and is proud to have been elected to represent the interests of beneficiaries. Simon is a fifth-generation farmer on the Bishell property Caythorpe Family Estate, with business interests in winegrowing, horticulture, arable and livestock production. He has degree qualifications in viticulture and commerce and is a member of the Institute of Directors. Simon has spent time in several wine industry governance and advisory roles over the last 15 years, including six years on the Board as a Director of Marlborough Winegrowers Association. Outside of work, Simon is a keen golfer and has served on various golf related committees and holds an active governance role at the Marlborough Golf Club. Wife Sara is a local GP and palliative care doctor, and the couple have two young children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66bbd70471023245b4ab1984/1724731117299-BECQQYNESPFXPK08WW1K/MEPT_Headshots-Brendon-Burns.jpg Trustees - Brendon Burns Trustee, elected 2024 Brendon's aim is to help ensure Marlborough Lines can deliver its core business of supplying our community with resilient, affordable power as well as invest in renewable energy. He and his family came to Marlborough in 1994 where as Editor of the Marlborough Express he reinvigorated the paper and ran numerous community campaigns. Brendon served a term in Parliament for Christchurch during the city’s earthquakes and helped form two post-quake community groups. His Marlborough community service has included terms on NMIT's Council, Marlborough Chamber of Commerce board, Angel Investors Marlborough board and chairing Business Trust Marlborough, Marlborough’s interim Regional Skills Leadership Group and Smart+Connected Aquaculture. Currently Brendon serves on Marlborough’s Sustainable Housing Trust. His business provides media/communications strategy and support for three national organisations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66bbd70471023245b4ab1984/1724731102807-AJKV8Y9FKS4S9I9UDI30/MEPT_Headshots-Belinda-Jackson.jpg Trustees - Belinda Jackson Trustee, elected 2024 Belinda has a passion for making a difference in the local community. She has contributed at both management and board levels for Riding for the Disabled (currently President), both locally and nationally, Renwick Smart & Connected and The Mistletoe Charitable Foundation. Belinda helps to deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders through her experience, knowledge and ability to develop a shared vision, objectives and strategies for both commercial businesses and not-for-profit organisations. Her leadership style ensures teams work together to achieve agreed outcomes through integrity, transparency and accountability. A well-known figure in the wine industry, Belinda’s strengths include strategic brand marketing, sales and relationship management. She consults to several industry organisations. Belinda’s vision has helped Lawson’s Dry Hills Wines become a recognised leader in environmental sustainability.